how about if you were running for your life or so determined to win a race that nothing could stop you?
2006-08-05 02:51:03 · 15 answers · asked by Spaceman spiff 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It's possible, but I don't know if you could have a sudden spike in the amount to those levels (Mr. Landis is in big trouble)
2006-08-05 02:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 4⤋
Exercise boosts your levels of testosterone considerably, hormonal disorders may do something similar, but if its a natural production induced by exercise then yes you can produce quite a bit, but notthing abnormal! It also depends heavily on your genes some people naturally produce quite a bit (and so variations in height, bone structure, hair and depth and resonance of a man's voice. But exercise does boost testosterone levels quite a bit, especially heavy strenuous exercise like lifting big weights - I'm sure running and biking do too.
But the hormone which gives you quick bursts of energy when you are scared or excited and need to either fight or take flight/ quick response is Adrenaline which is produced in mass amounts in a moment of excitement/ fear of losing etc and gives you a lot of energy and a temporary feeling of power. That is most likely what you are thinking of.
2006-08-05 09:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole Landis thing is a mess. Testosterone doesn't work like a pick me up, so it doesn't make any sense. It might be some new kind of designer cheat... I don't know. Or the lab doped the samples... I just don't know.
2006-08-05 09:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper word is adrenaline and there are documented examples of people accomplishing heroic acts when highly motivated.
Some people can lift a heavy car off of a child who was in an unfortunate accident, when they couldn't do so under normal circumstances.
2006-08-05 09:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite possible for your body to produce unusual amounts of any hormone: adolescents experience this quite a bit, as well as menopausal ladies.
Generally, it is adrenalin that is produced in larger quantities in a potentially life-threatening situation - as your body sees it.
2006-08-05 09:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Delora Gloria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this referring to floyd landis?
If so, he had high levels of SYNTHETIC testosterone, a type your body cannot naturally produce.
Also, they measure the ratio of the testosterone to other bodily fluids that increase at the same time.
Hope this helped.
2006-08-05 09:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by Alex M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you grow older your testosterone level slows down. Only bodybuilding drugs will speed it up again, in later years.
2006-08-05 10:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by omegarussell42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that would be adrenalin. Your body could produce more testosterone, but i don't think it would be due to such a transcient situation.
2006-08-05 09:54:22 · answer #8 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it wouldn't be synthetic testoserone.
If you were running for your life, you would produce more adrenolin.
2006-08-05 10:13:23 · answer #9 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i am a studly fellow and produce lots. i'm also thinking of taking up biking.....
2006-08-05 09:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by marabierto1961 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋